Heathfield vs Stirling
Stirling scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stirling (1099) sits above Heathfield (1093).
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Heathfield and Stirling side by side
| Measure | Heathfield | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,645,000 |
| Median unit | – | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +13.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $635/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $575/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1093 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Population | 1,062 | 3,067 |
| Median age | 46 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 897 mm | 980 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 25.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Stirling edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1093).
Heathfield vs Stirling: common questions
Does Heathfield or Stirling have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stirling scores 1099 vs 1093 in Heathfield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Heathfield or Stirling?
Stirling scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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